I never heard of this guy.. watched one video that popped up in my recommended.. watched about nine more.. and I can now officially say this is the coolest guy ever. Keep up the cool shit man
The world needs more young people like you! A lot more. Your inspiring creations are a shinning reflection of your character. Your parents are surely proud. Great job and great video Jeremy.
After watching your "required" video and this one, I can't remember HOW I got here....but I'm glad I did!!!!! Loved your candor and explanations. You do FANTASTIC work and (after reading some comments....) do it the way YOU want to. ("overkill" or not) Your bench here makes me want to get a bigger garage!!! LOL .... The ease of how to make those drawers was epic!!!! I'm in the process of outfitting my power tools and car tools with cabinets/drawers. Can't wait to start!!!! ..... Now I'm off to check out your other videos! Thanks again!
Das war wirklich eine FLEISSARBEIT!!! Dabei kann man Deine Geduld und Ausdauer nur bewundern!!! Du hast da ein Kunstwerk aus Kreativität und Akkuratesse geschaffen, das selbst Syssiphos vor Neid erblassen lässt.
Martin from Wintergatan just told me to take a look at that video and boy oh boy... I feel like staying here for a longer time and seeing some more of your stuff. I felt like stepping my garage game at least one step up and you will be a great help
jeremy, you are one clever dude! this bench is fantastic and all these drawers are not only functional and some what low cost, they look super elegant, too! your sense of design and engineering is outstanding!
You are a beast!!! This is probably the best footage I've seen in a while...maybe since your incremental positioning table saw fence (which I watched like 40 times to make it). You have a bright future! Keep spitting that knowledge.
Hi Jeremy, I have done a fair bit of concrete work and think the slab should be at least 3 to 4". - For the concrete slab I would have suggested very solid timber form work and made sure it would not flex and distort or twist - then line with plastic or melamine and buy small steel reinforced mesh of 3" or 4" grid and get 'Dad' to help by him mixing the concrete in the wheel barrow and be consistent with the amount of water per bag - to only enough water to be manageable as too much water affects shrinkage - I would have laid half the depth in one go across the whole slab - as quickly as possible and making sure the concrete was well compacted (it is a bit hard to use a vibrator for 3") and then lay the steel reinforcement across the whole slab and then pour in the rest of the concrete and compact and then screed off. I would suggest a cloudy day to do this and not too hot and then cover with timber strips and cover with material and keep moist for a few days so you slow down the drying process (7 days is recommended but that is pretty hard to maintain for once the slab dries out, then there is no point in keeping moist any longer (spraying with a hose is the way they keep it moist) - the slower the concrete cures the stronger it becomes. Then do not move the slab for at least a week or two THEN I would get as many friends as I could find and turn the slab over and you will be surprised at what a great smooth surface you will have and then cover than with Ply in your workshop.. I love your enthusiasm and videos - you are a very clever young man and I have spent many hours being inspired by your excellent creations. Beats the garbage on TV anytime. Regards Mike
Ok so 201 views later I am in love with the way you made your frame. Yes mechanical strength is a must. I will be applying this to most of my tool stations. Including the drawers and love the handles.
Fantastic work bench. Working on your own, moving heavy items safely is an art form you have mastered. Well done Mate 😁😁. Cheers from Michael. Australia.
Jeremy, You're an inspiration, man! I've watched every video you have on your channel and I'm going to be replicating this workbench in my new workshop space (modified a little bit for size limitations). Keep on doing what you do!
Fantastic build, Jeremy! "Still wet and already has a crack, story of my life", brilliant! I also like that you have an expensive table saw, a CNC machine, and then whip out an old fashioned jigsaw on those top and bottom pieces!
P.S it might have been beneficial for you to continue improving the finished face of that concrete after all (float and possibly trowel it to a smoother finish until almost polished). A strong latex based self-leveller might have worked also (rather than glue). Hindsight eh! Kudos anyhow, looked like a lot of work for you!
Jeremy, on a similar bench I made some years ago, with a concrete top, I used thin carpet rubber underlay for sound dampening and it worked quite well...I also had a six inch concrete base on my first one, then reduced it to four inches on the second but went back to six inches because it did carry more sound at a thinner layer... (Just thought I'd mention it.) I love the work you do as well...Keep it up...
Kid, you have a bright future ahead of you. I really enjoy learning some of your techniques. You are very easy to follow. Keep up with great work and can't wait for the next project. I am a Computer Specialist who wants to start dabbing into wood working. Thanks again.
If you ever do anything with concrete tops/counters again - you should research the Cheng method (you can Google) - no doubt your top came out OK but you worked much harder than you needed to- and spent more $$ than you needed to. A simple melamine form - pocket-screwed with a single tension (only) reinforcement mat is all you need. Concrete does great in compression - but awful in tension. You reinforcement, while impressive, is literally more than we specify for electric company sub-station pads ;-) - the monster concrete that holds the gigantic transformers. Also - for others taking on something like this - don't use welded connections in your reinforcement. THey make little adjustable "chairs" - two-part contraptions that allow you to adjust the ht. of your mat - which would be wire-tied not welded. Finally - the most important thing I'm not seeing at all - some kind of vibrator - not vibrating your concrete was a mistake and may be why you started to see shrinkage cracks so soon. It's a tool that can be rented - or you can set up a form vibrator... more than one way to skin the cat. Enjoy the videos - keep up the good work!
I agree with Einstein, but would not use this quote on the video but more so on some of the comments here. Especially the one Luis made. What was the purpose of that quote? To make you seem like an intellectual or like a nitpicking idiot? He did not build the perfect workbench and did some things not like you would have done it. So what?!? He shared his knowledge and people can learn something from it. Where are your videos? Make a perfect video yourself and then you can start quoting Einstein on others. Will still make you look like a nitpicking idiot, but at least you earned the right to be one. Sheesh, some people....
What wheels would carry such a abominable load? With the way he designed it, the weight of the slab isn't left to the wood for support; the floor is what's preventing the wood from sagging.
Hey Jeremy, Thanks for sharing your process. I can appreciate the attention to detail in your woodworking. In reading some of the comments, I can see that viewers can benefit from your video, and you can potentially benefit when constructive comments are made by those who have expertise beyond yours. I learn a lot from youtube. If you do, or used to live in the Willcox area, I used to know your family and remember you when you were quite a bit younger. Good work! really liked the table saw crosscut sled you were using. Effective and safe.
+Andrew Hipps Hey Andrew! Thanks for commenting. I remember you, and used to work with your son at the welding shop about 3 years ago. I definitely do benefit from the TH-cam comments; there is a lot to learn from the experts watching. Thanks!
Drawer slide system is a nice and economical way to do, very good workmanship .Keep going was interesting to watch, 3 or 4 layer of 3/4 Baltic plywood may replace conctrete
Great build and idea, I am liking the thick concrete top, threaded inserts in the concrete to anchor the plywood and to have clamping surface is the only thing I think would be nice addition.
It's a pleasure to watch you work and I like your explanations. Great combo of voiceover and video and a combo thereof. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Dude, awsome work!!! There's just two things I might throw out there for future use that are relevant to my particular trade. Next time you do concrete consider using fiberglass along with wire reinforcement, as opposed to rebarb. If you recall the concrete was cracking while it was still wet. Thus, it wasn't premature drying that cause the concrete to crack. And given the uniform location of the cracks, it wasn't lack of vibration. Rather, it was the overkill of rebar along with the placement of tubes juxtaposed alongside said rebar. The second thought that I had was about stapling threw plywood. Now this would not have worked with your particular application. Meaning I would have stapled the drawers exactly as you did. But FYI, if you ever have occasion to staple sheets of plywood, or wider pieces of plywood, if you angle your staple at a 45 to the grain of the plywood you will get a better grip, in as much as the crown of the staple will traverse more of the length of the grain of the wood, and you will not have the chip out on the surface of the work. In the flooring industry were required to install underlayment in such a manner. Finally, I just want to say once again how awesome your videos are. I particularly like the long format video done with this sander bench. PS. Your parents must be very proud. Perhaps they would consider doing parenting videos for the rest of us.
just a suggestion: use fiber glass reinforced concrete. Your rebar reinforcement will be reduced significantly and overall weight cut by a third. Also, the thickness of the top can be reduced by a third without compromising strength. You could use some form of wire mesh in lieu of rebar.
+Eric Brown Yeah, I think fiber woulda been a good idea. I actually tried mesh, but the slab broke when I tried to move it...that's why the from boards already had some concrete on them in the video! ;-)
Great informative video Jeremy. Especially all the draws that you made. Takes lot of skill to get all the measurement right. I am not there yet. Thanks again for sharing it.
I didn't have long to wait! Lol. Superb build again. Pencil alert! I noticed a comment about 'overbuild', not a bit of it, that bench will last a lifetime. Well done and thanks for the upload.
That drawer system is definitely going to be adapted for my workbench build. I will most likely use a different increment to 1.5 inches, (probably 30mm) but the same idea would work well in any application where different drawer sizes might be desirable. I would build a set of drawers based on the idea into the base of a wardrobe and in other places too. Thanks for sharing the ideas in this build.
Your projects are fantastic and inspiring. You have skill in welding and metal work too. Love your finger joint style gluing up multiple layers of thinner material to form a really solid frame. I recently built a similar project inspired by your fantastic tablesaw station, Ron paulk mobile workshop and a Steve Ramsey 2x4 workbench. The 2x4 forms half labs, and the frame goes in between the cabinets too. I notice you just glue the cabinet sides back to back. Aren't you nervous they'll warp? One tip I noticed just the other day. My drawers are same as yours, drawer bottoms go in plywood slides. If you wax drawer bottoms (or the slides, but they are harder to get to) with candle wax, they'll run really smooth!
rather than concrete I'd have been tempted to fill the worktop with sand, then it would have the weight to resist vibration but wouldn't trash a drill bit or chisel if I slip and go through the top.
+Alan Fisher I considered that, but the problem is the sand would shift and leave small gaps under the top plywood, and then it no longer has its awesome properties...
@@Jer_Schmidt the sand could have been tamped later by layer with a lil higher level to finish off the top layer so that when the top plywood layer gets screwed on the excess bit of tamped sand takes up any gap. Hope this makes sense. I know what I am thinking in theory.
you needed to use a vibrator. Good job on the reinforcement though it was extreme overkill. Go big or go home right. It was painful to see how much time you spent on the reinforcement only to overlook the vibration. Im a concrete reinforcement specialist just so you know.
yes, vibrate the mix and properly proper concrete cure time too. It looked like the table only cured for an hour or so and in the direct sun too. That is why it cracked. Gluing a top on wet concrete might cause issues too. Actualy, 7 days is a minimum cure time where the concrete should be kept damp at all times. Otherwise, this is a really great project. Thanks Jeremy
Extreme overkill is the word. Could have filled it in place and be done. I was impressed with the amount of hard work this guy did, including the mixing by hand. 1. Too much water in that mix 2. inconsistent water amounts and distribution in each mix batch due to mixing method, should have rented mixer and a vibrator... 3. Not vibrating the concrete 4. The overly wet concrete will shrink excessively as it sets and will create allot of internal stress on a frame that is extremely rigid in all dimensions The result will be stress fractures. I would not have passed that kind of structure ;-) The slab will continue to develop cracks as it cures for a couple of years. This would be the beginning of the end if this had to survive outside in cold freezing winters Great job producing that video too. Makes the overall project so much more difficult
All good points but as he notes, he is learning. And he is still quite a young lad. Hats off to him. It might not be perfect but he still did a great job.
That is an impressive workbench! Your points regarding the concrete top are well taken, but I totally get the concept. I really like the drawer bottoms doubling as the glides. They seem to slide quite smoothly without any wax! Great job! As always, thanks for sharing!
Actual quote "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe!" So if your quote were to be correct it would be "the former" not "the latter".
Love the bench and drawers inspired me to build something similar only i'm adding 8" drawers and will be 10' long. Thanks for the inspiration. Hope mine turns out as good as yours.
Thanks for the vid - as always your videos are informative and have good production quality. While I don't think I would personally build a bench like this - I did pick up a lot of ideas and methods in watching your build. thanks again for the build.
II applaud your attention to detail and precision. Know one I know would have done what you did with that rebar, precise spacing with jig making. You remind me of me. I used MDF covered with wax paper for a smoother concrete top finish, and MDF for replaceable surface. I vibrated the hell out of setting concrete with a blunt 4" disk welded to a bit for my hammer drill, and hammered the edges, and also use a light chicken wire to help stop cracking. The rebar frame I inserted some 1/2" nuts in 3 areas down the middle and screwed in long bolts to protrude above the surface of the frame allowing me to vibrate the frame helping settle the concrete even better. Than removed the bolts and finished off the bottom of the top. It came out real well. I did go with a slightly looser mix I wont hurt the strength of the concrete at all for what it's being used for. Oslo leave it in the form for as long as possible I even spray bottled some water on it from time to time and covered it. The slower it dries the stronger it is.
hahaha, Australia isn't the only place with bloody flies. funny you guys say "two by four", the proper way is "two be four" :) nice attention to your reo work - will make the difference in the end result clever, laminated joints. like a lot of experts out there, ay
Wow, I’m pretty cheap when it comes to shop projects.. These drawers are excellent! I think I have a few days worth of work ahead of me! Great idea being able to swap them around like that, and great video. Cheers!
Loved it! Great build, great video. I worked in Thailand building houses after the tsunami. I have no idea how much concrete I mixed by hand in tubs with a hoe, but it was a lot. I admire your focus and work ethic
As I commented on the other video (because I watched the other one first), most awesome modular drawer system ever. Not sure about that massive concrete top. I just screw my workbench to the wall to add stability to it. One suggestion: You might consider painting the drawer fronts with dry-erase paint, so you can label them in various colors as you move contents around, or just adding some old-fashioned label frames for disposable paper labels.
That has got to be the toughest bench top in the history of bench tops! I guess you didn't want it to break in case someone drove a tank over it.......lol. Man I'd have gone completely nuts because of the flies! A very good project, well done! You're a pretty crafty young man, it's good to see. Thanks for the video.
Really beautiful cab. Amazing effort. Your concret probably was too wet. Yes as some other people mentioned, you over reinforced, but that won't cause cracking unless it gets very hot. The WWM is all you need, but the best strength and crack control is to use as dry a mix as you possibly can while the concrete is still workable. Strength of concrete is inversely proportional to moisture content. You want to wet it down consistently while it cures and can basically submerge it to cure for best results, but you want as little water in your mix as possible.
Awesome build, score one for team drawers! About the top, I've been messing around with "green glue" noise proofing sealant, I wonder if that would be better than construction adhesive for the top.
Great design Jeremy. Particularly like the idea of moving drawers around as priorities change. And thanks for the build video too. Looking forward to your next project! Perth Australia
great project attention to detail is insane :-) the concrete top does make it very cumbersome but i guess that is the trade off for the mass you were looking for
Jer, just your video on Gen 2 Belt Sander, don't know how old your are here BUT, you have the experience of mechanical designer of 20+ years Excellent work!!.............Jay
I never heard of this guy.. watched one video that popped up in my recommended.. watched about nine more.. and I can now officially say this is the coolest guy ever. Keep up the cool shit man
Turquoise Elk As you said it, I am hooked for the BEST.
He’s a pretty talented young man.
@@keirfarnum6811 just shows, in that people are still watching three years after my previous comment lmao
The world needs more young people like you! A lot more. Your inspiring creations are a shinning reflection of your character. Your parents are surely proud. Great job and great video Jeremy.
+phobos2k2
I agree, I'm trying to inspire others to be more like me! Thank you for he kind words!
After watching your "required" video and this one, I can't remember HOW I got here....but I'm glad I did!!!!! Loved your candor and explanations. You do FANTASTIC work and (after reading some comments....) do it the way YOU want to. ("overkill" or not) Your bench here makes me want to get a bigger garage!!! LOL .... The ease of how to make those drawers was epic!!!! I'm in the process of outfitting my power tools and car tools with cabinets/drawers. Can't wait to start!!!! ..... Now I'm off to check out your other videos! Thanks again!
Copy the bigger garage. LOL! I'm jealous, in a good way. We need more young men like Jeremy.
Das war wirklich eine FLEISSARBEIT!!! Dabei kann man Deine Geduld und Ausdauer nur bewundern!!! Du hast da ein Kunstwerk aus Kreativität und Akkuratesse geschaffen, das selbst Syssiphos vor Neid erblassen lässt.
Your Dad is a good man for teaching you skills and allowing you to build things that you want.
Martin from Wintergatan just told me to take a look at that video and boy oh boy... I feel like staying here for a longer time and seeing some more of your stuff. I felt like stepping my garage game at least one step up and you will be a great help
jeremy, you are one clever dude! this bench is fantastic and all these drawers are not only functional and some what low cost, they look super elegant, too! your sense of design and engineering is outstanding!
+Laura Kampf
Thank you so much Laura! :)
Gotta tell you that I truly like this entire entire work station you have done a fantastic job thumbs up my friend
You are a beast!!! This is probably the best footage I've seen in a while...maybe since your incremental positioning table saw fence (which I watched like 40 times to make it). You have a bright future! Keep spitting that knowledge.
+Julio Lopez
Thank you!
I enjoy watching your videos because I always see that you are not allergic to hard work!!
Hi Jeremy, I have done a fair bit of concrete work and think the slab should be at least 3 to 4". - For the concrete slab I would have suggested very solid timber form work and made sure it would not flex and distort or twist - then line with plastic or melamine and buy small steel reinforced mesh of 3" or 4" grid and get 'Dad' to help by him mixing the concrete in the wheel barrow and be consistent with the amount of water per bag - to only enough water to be manageable as too much water affects shrinkage - I would have laid half the depth in one go across the whole slab - as quickly as possible and making sure the concrete was well compacted (it is a bit hard to use a vibrator for 3") and then lay the steel reinforcement across the whole slab and then pour in the rest of the concrete and compact and then screed off. I would suggest a cloudy day to do this and not too hot and then cover with timber strips and cover with material and keep moist for a few days so you slow down the drying process (7 days is recommended but that is pretty hard to maintain for once the slab dries out, then there is no point in keeping moist any longer (spraying with a hose is the way they keep it moist) - the slower the concrete cures the stronger it becomes.
Then do not move the slab for at least a week or two THEN I would get as many friends as I could find and turn the slab over and you will be surprised at what a great smooth surface you will have and then cover than with Ply in your workshop..
I love your enthusiasm and videos - you are a very clever young man and I have spent many hours being inspired by your excellent creations. Beats the garbage on TV anytime. Regards Mike
Ok so 201 views later I am in love with the way you made your frame. Yes mechanical strength is a must. I will be applying this to most of my tool stations. Including the drawers and love the handles.
This is probably one of the most epic Work Bench Builds on youtube. Keep up the work Jeremy, very cool stuff.
+Bryce Lane
Thanks!
This video is fantastic, I love the design, the execution and most importantly the humour, this channel is certainly up my street
Dude your video is hilarious, great editing and transitions, and obviously, great craftsmanship!
This work is less than what can be described as wonderful..
I have lived with this video and enjoyed it a lot and wish you all the best .. Thank you
I sure recognize the dance at 15:00!! Moving new gear into a full shop is always a mess. Good job man!
Fantastic work bench. Working on your own, moving heavy items safely is an art form you have mastered. Well done Mate 😁😁. Cheers from Michael. Australia.
Jeremy,
You're an inspiration, man! I've watched every video you have on your channel and I'm going to be replicating this workbench in my new workshop space (modified a little bit for size limitations). Keep on doing what you do!
+Ben Molletti
Thanks!
Fantastic build, Jeremy! "Still wet and already has a crack, story of my life", brilliant! I also like that you have an expensive table saw, a CNC machine, and then whip out an old fashioned jigsaw on those top and bottom pieces!
P.S it might have been beneficial for you to continue improving the finished face of that concrete after all (float and possibly trowel it to a smoother finish until almost polished). A strong latex based self-leveller might have worked also (rather than glue). Hindsight eh! Kudos anyhow, looked like a lot of work for you!
+Llyr Jones
Thanks!! I think you may be right about finishing the concrete. I'll keep that in mind if I ever have to do it again! :)
this is just absolutely amazing workmanship man.
+steven whitmore
Thanks!
Jeremy, on a similar bench I made some years ago, with a concrete top, I used thin carpet rubber underlay for sound dampening and it worked quite well...I also had a six inch concrete base on my first one, then reduced it to four inches on the second but went back to six inches because it did carry more sound at a thinner layer... (Just thought I'd mention it.)
I love the work you do as well...Keep it up...
Smartest youngster on yhe block!! Keep up the fantastic builds and videos
Kid, you have a bright future ahead of you. I really enjoy learning some of your techniques. You are very easy to follow. Keep up with great work and can't wait for the next project. I am a Computer Specialist who wants to start dabbing into wood working. Thanks again.
+Michael Ralph
Thank you!
If you ever do anything with concrete tops/counters again - you should research the Cheng method (you can Google) - no doubt your top came out OK but you worked much harder than you needed to- and spent more $$ than you needed to. A simple melamine form - pocket-screwed with a single tension (only) reinforcement mat is all you need. Concrete does great in compression - but awful in tension. You reinforcement, while impressive, is literally more than we specify for electric company sub-station pads ;-) - the monster concrete that holds the gigantic transformers. Also - for others taking on something like this - don't use welded connections in your reinforcement. THey make little adjustable "chairs" - two-part contraptions that allow you to adjust the ht. of your mat - which would be wire-tied not welded. Finally - the most important thing I'm not seeing at all - some kind of vibrator - not vibrating your concrete was a mistake and may be why you started to see shrinkage cracks so soon. It's a tool that can be rented - or you can set up a form vibrator... more than one way to skin the cat. Enjoy the videos - keep up the good work!
+1 and dont forget to cover it... still good effort
I did, and found this so far = Cheng's method for reconstruction of a functionally sensitive penis.
I agree with Einstein, but would not use this quote on the video but more so on some of the comments here. Especially the one Luis made. What was the purpose of that quote? To make you seem like an intellectual or like a nitpicking idiot?
He did not build the perfect workbench and did some things not like you would have done it. So what?!?
He shared his knowledge and people can learn something from it. Where are your videos? Make a perfect video yourself and then you can start quoting Einstein on others. Will still make you look like a nitpicking idiot, but at least you earned the right to be one.
Sheesh, some people....
You should have added wheels to the bottom
What wheels would carry such a abominable load? With the way he designed it, the weight of the slab isn't left to the wood for support; the floor is what's preventing the wood from sagging.
Subscribed sir, great instructional videos. A skilled craftsman. Your educational videos are aesthetically pleasing to the eyes, ears, and mind.
I really like how you made the pulls!
Excellent work. Your grandkids are going to love it as well.
These are some quality videos.
Wintergatan brought me here, you should check out his stuff too. Here's the video that brought me here- th-cam.com/video/2rAl4Hd7CHA/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jeremy, Thanks for sharing your process. I can appreciate the attention to detail in your woodworking. In reading some of the comments, I can see that viewers can benefit from your video, and you can potentially benefit when constructive comments are made by those who have expertise beyond yours. I learn a lot from youtube. If you do, or used to live in the Willcox area, I used to know your family and remember you when you were quite a bit younger. Good work! really liked the table saw crosscut sled you were using. Effective and safe.
+Andrew Hipps
Hey Andrew! Thanks for commenting. I remember you, and used to work with your son at the welding shop about 3 years ago. I definitely do benefit from the TH-cam comments; there is a lot to learn from the experts watching. Thanks!
Drawer slide system is a nice and economical way to do,
very good workmanship .Keep going was interesting to watch,
3 or 4 layer of 3/4 Baltic plywood may replace conctrete
+top 111 portland
Thanks.
Did you miss the part about the concrete being cheap? That's why I used it. 4 layers of plywood would cost an arm and a leg!
Great build and idea, I am liking the thick concrete top, threaded inserts in the concrete to anchor the plywood and to have clamping surface is the only thing I think would be nice addition.
Boy! The flies really liked that concrete.
he has a dead body there!
Pete Brown
Have to be a pretty skinny body to cover in 3" - but I reckon Jeremy could do it.
Next project will be a greenhouse for one hundred Venus Flytrap plants.
Its the moisture, seems like a dry environment where he is so they are flocking to the water.
Solid bench and video! Lots of interesting methods used in this one. I used to be fully on team drawer, but now am only nights and weekends :D
+John Heisz
Thanks! :)
There goes the Rust-O-Leum sponsorship. However, us mere mortals appreciate your sacrifice. Great video.
+Jeff Stanley
I'm afraid I discouraged any and all sponsors by saying that, but hey, you deserve a little heads up, right?
It's a pleasure to watch you work and I like your explanations. Great combo of voiceover and video and a combo thereof. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Dude, awsome work!!! There's just two things I might throw out there for future use that are relevant to my particular trade. Next time you do concrete consider using fiberglass along with wire reinforcement, as opposed to rebarb. If you recall the concrete was cracking while it was still wet. Thus, it wasn't premature drying that cause the concrete to crack. And given the uniform location of the cracks, it wasn't lack of vibration. Rather, it was the overkill of rebar along with the placement of tubes juxtaposed alongside said rebar. The second thought that I had was about stapling threw plywood. Now this would not have worked with your particular application. Meaning I would have stapled the drawers exactly as you did. But FYI, if you ever have occasion to staple sheets of plywood, or wider pieces of plywood, if you angle your staple at a 45 to the grain of the plywood you will get a better grip, in as much as the crown of the staple will traverse more of the length of the grain of the wood, and you will not have the chip out on the surface of the work. In the flooring industry were required to install underlayment in such a manner. Finally, I just want to say once again how awesome your videos are. I particularly like the long format video done with this sander bench. PS. Your parents must be very proud. Perhaps they would consider doing parenting videos for the rest of us.
Thanks for the ideas! I particularly like the concept of stapling ply at 45°, it really makes sense.
I do like the modular way you build your drawers.
I agree, this is the best work bench in the world. I love it and will be building one very similar in my wood shop.
+John Klatt
Thanks!
My attempt at this build starts tomorrow. Pretty excited! Thanks for the inspiration
I'm really jealous, you have your own bobcat......great build video
I wonder whether that could've been used to push the concrete top on to the workbench?
it's a F'ing Deere. Get it right!
A brand name gets used as a generic, just like Kleenex and Xerox among others.
Very well done. You have quite a workshop for such a youngster. I can only envy you.
just a suggestion: use fiber glass reinforced concrete. Your rebar reinforcement will be reduced significantly and overall weight cut by a third. Also, the thickness of the top can be reduced by a third without compromising strength. You could use some form of wire mesh in lieu of rebar.
+Eric Brown
Yeah, I think fiber woulda been a good idea. I actually tried mesh, but the slab broke when I tried to move it...that's why the from boards already had some concrete on them in the video! ;-)
Wow man that reinforcement... You can build a house on that bench top. Those handles are amazing. I will definitely try it. Thanks for sharing.
wow your wife must think your the best. so much storage. just imagine what she could do with so many drawers. nice work
it is true . the best of the world. Fantastic . Useful and beautiful at the same time. You're the best.
The wife is out of town for the next five days...Now where is the Visa card ?
New subscriber...Awesome job.
+Jeff Herdzina
;-) Thanks!
Great informative video Jeremy. Especially all the draws that you made. Takes lot of skill to get all the measurement right. I am not there yet. Thanks again for sharing it.
"600 lb of concrete for the top"
Well .... shit.
I didn't have long to wait! Lol. Superb build again. Pencil alert! I noticed a comment about 'overbuild', not a bit of it, that bench will last a lifetime. Well done and thanks for the upload.
+goober650NX
Thanks again! :)
Well, call me a rebel since I did not watch your other video.
+Max payne
Thank you for not asking uninformed questions ;-)
An excellent work by an excellent young man who really love what he does and SHARES his work openly.😘😘😘😘😘
Wintergatan sent me here~
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Cassie Barns k
That drawer system is definitely going to be adapted for my workbench build. I will most likely use a different increment to 1.5 inches, (probably 30mm) but the same idea would work well in any application where different drawer sizes might be desirable. I would build a set of drawers based on the idea into the base of a wardrobe and in other places too. Thanks for sharing the ideas in this build.
Now. I ponder. Wouldn't that bench be nicer. Over there?
Naw! It should go over... here.
Your projects are fantastic and inspiring. You have skill in welding and metal work too. Love your finger joint style gluing up multiple layers of thinner material to form a really solid frame. I recently built a similar project inspired by your fantastic tablesaw station, Ron paulk mobile workshop and a Steve Ramsey 2x4 workbench. The 2x4 forms half labs, and the frame goes in between the cabinets too. I notice you just glue the cabinet sides back to back. Aren't you nervous they'll warp? One tip I noticed just the other day. My drawers are same as yours, drawer bottoms go in plywood slides. If you wax drawer bottoms (or the slides, but they are harder to get to) with candle wax, they'll run really smooth!
Wintergatan sent me.
Very nice! Freakin' Clark Kent moving that thing around. Love the simple inexpensive way you sorted the handles.
rather than concrete I'd have been tempted to fill the worktop with sand, then it would have the weight to resist vibration but wouldn't trash a drill bit or chisel if I slip and go through the top.
beautiful work though.
+Alan Fisher
I considered that, but the problem is the sand would shift and leave small gaps under the top plywood, and then it no longer has its awesome properties...
True, maybe someone knows of a latex rubber that could be poured to stabilise it?
I was thinking the same thing
@@Jer_Schmidt the sand could have been tamped later by layer with a lil higher level to finish off the top layer so that when the top plywood layer gets screwed on the excess bit of tamped sand takes up any gap. Hope this makes sense. I know what I am thinking in theory.
Nice work my man! I learned allot from you and your video work and editing is top notch also. You are one smart dude!
What do you gain by making the bench out of concrete?
+Jimmy Karlsson
Please watch the other video where I explain that in detail.
Ah, right...I want one! :)
Jeremy Schmidt
had to scroll too much for this.
+Eduardo GM thats because most watched the video so didnt have to ask :-)
Great ideas on the cabinet construction and the pulls...I will use both of them.
+Michael Gross
Thanks!
you needed to use a vibrator. Good job on the reinforcement though it was extreme overkill. Go big or go home right. It was painful to see how much time you spent on the reinforcement only to overlook the vibration. Im a concrete reinforcement specialist just so you know.
+paulluna45
Yeah... I'm learning :)
yes, vibrate the mix and properly proper concrete cure time too. It looked like the table only cured for an hour or so and in the direct sun too. That is why it cracked. Gluing a top on wet concrete might cause issues too. Actualy, 7 days is a minimum cure time where the concrete should be kept damp at all times. Otherwise, this is a really great project. Thanks Jeremy
Extreme overkill is the word. Could have filled it in place and be done.
I was impressed with the amount of hard work this guy did, including the mixing by hand.
1. Too much water in that mix
2. inconsistent water amounts and distribution in each mix batch due to mixing method, should have rented mixer and a vibrator...
3. Not vibrating the concrete
4. The overly wet concrete will shrink excessively as it sets and will create allot of internal stress on a frame that is extremely rigid in all dimensions The result will be stress fractures. I would not have passed that kind of structure ;-)
The slab will continue to develop cracks as it cures for a couple of years. This would be the beginning of the end if this had to survive outside in cold freezing winters
Great job producing that video too. Makes the overall project so much more difficult
All good points but as he notes, he is learning. And he is still quite a young lad. Hats off to him. It might not be perfect but he still did a great job.
Super build Jer. Clearly a lot of thought and and a lot of work went into that bench. Great planning also.
+WoodRodent
Thank you!
You must have German roots :-) nice work.
Seriously? Check the dude´s name...
Farlig66 seriously? Schmidt is a rly German name
I've been living in Germany for 30 years and I could not meet one that would be able to hold a candle to Jeremy.
Werner Wenk der Nachnahme ist gemeint. It means the lastname
That is an impressive workbench! Your points regarding the concrete top are well taken, but I totally get the concept. I really like the drawer bottoms doubling as the glides. They seem to slide quite smoothly without any wax! Great job! As always, thanks for sharing!
+G Bruce
Thanks!
I actually did go back and wax those slides after the video. It helps a lot.
You remind me of Matthias Wandel
Bit of an insult to Mathias if you ask me....
Actual quote "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe!"
So if your quote were to be correct it would be "the former" not "the latter".
+Luis Custodio Stop trolling dude ! Or go find a bridge to live under, ;-)
Love the bench and drawers inspired me to build something similar only i'm adding 8" drawers and will be 10' long. Thanks for the inspiration. Hope mine turns out as good as yours.
I think I've seen a fly.
Thanks for the vid - as always your videos are informative and have good production quality. While I don't think I would personally build a bench like this - I did pick up a lot of ideas and methods in watching your build. thanks again for the build.
+davethepak
Thank you! I appreciate the kinda words.
Dude youre overkill on everything.
+Socalern
I like to be. Thanks.
Fantastic work, just what I want. Lets hope it turns out as good as yours did
hey whats the top made of?
+trianglegold
I have to tell you again?
said it because you sound so condescending and arrogant
II applaud your attention to detail and precision. Know one I know would have done what you did with that rebar, precise spacing with jig making. You remind me of me. I used MDF covered with wax paper for a smoother concrete top finish, and MDF for replaceable surface. I vibrated the hell out of setting concrete with a blunt 4" disk welded to a bit for my hammer drill, and hammered the edges, and also use a light chicken wire to help stop cracking. The rebar frame I inserted some 1/2" nuts in 3 areas down the middle and screwed in long bolts to protrude above the surface of the frame allowing me to vibrate the frame helping settle the concrete even better. Than removed the bolts and finished off the bottom of the top. It came out real well. I did go with a slightly looser mix I wont hurt the strength of the concrete at all for what it's being used for. Oslo leave it in the form for as long as possible I even spray bottled some water on it from time to time and covered it. The slower it dries the stronger it is.
hahaha, Australia isn't the only place with bloody flies. funny you guys say "two by four", the proper way is "two be four" :)
nice attention to your reo work - will make the difference in the end result
clever, laminated joints. like
a lot of experts out there, ay
+1 on the 2 be 4s.
Everyone knows 2 can't be 4. ;-)
Actualy the proper way is the English way: "four be two"! ;)
Tuba four
This is ‘Merica! So any way WE say it ?
IS the right way!
Team America!
Great video and superb build. Totally amazed!! Big shout out for the idea of drawer pulls.
Wow, I’m pretty cheap when it comes to shop projects.. These drawers are excellent! I think I have a few days worth of work ahead of me! Great idea being able to swap them around like that, and great video.
Cheers!
Those drawers are just fantastic!
+jcberb
Thanks!
Wow that is amazing. Hats off to you building that on your own.
+Shane Lockley
Thank you!
You hit it out of the park this time. Awesome build. Love the design.
+Randall Zrubek
Thank you!
Loved it! Great build, great video. I worked in Thailand building houses after the tsunami. I have no idea how much concrete I mixed by hand in tubs with a hoe, but it was a lot. I admire your focus and work ethic
+Doc Scurlock
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!
Great job! best idea I have seen for shop drawers ever. I see a build like this in my future, Thanks for sharing.
+Butch Shelton
Thank you!
nice work on the bench & drawers! you have a lot of talent for a young man!
As I commented on the other video (because I watched the other one first), most awesome modular drawer system ever.
Not sure about that massive concrete top. I just screw my workbench to the wall to add stability to it.
One suggestion: You might consider painting the drawer fronts with dry-erase paint, so you can label them in various colors as you move contents around, or just adding some old-fashioned label frames for disposable paper labels.
That has got to be the toughest bench top in the history of bench tops! I guess you didn't want it to break in case someone drove a tank over it.......lol. Man I'd have gone completely nuts because of the flies! A very good project, well done! You're a pretty crafty young man, it's good to see. Thanks for the video.
Great to see your work very impressed thank you from England 🏴
Son - that monster is a labor of love. Nice job!!!
Really beautiful cab. Amazing effort. Your concret probably was too wet. Yes as some other people mentioned, you over reinforced, but that won't cause cracking unless it gets very hot. The WWM is all you need, but the best strength and crack control is to use as dry a mix as you possibly can while the concrete is still workable. Strength of concrete is inversely proportional to moisture content. You want to wet it down consistently while it cures and can basically submerge it to cure for best results, but you want as little water in your mix as possible.
Outstanding, you are a master woodworker my friend, as well as a highly talented artist!
+cat637d
Thank you!
Awesome build, score one for team drawers! About the top, I've been messing around with "green glue" noise proofing sealant, I wonder if that would be better than construction adhesive for the top.
+Andrew Klein
Thanks!! :)
Sound proofing? That sounds like a good material maybe, I'll keep it in mind if I ever have to do this again!
guts determination and skill win every time it's tried. great build.
+montewoods
That's my philosophy. Thanks!
Really a great workbench!
Great job!
congratulations for being different and daring ideas are personal and you have to do them
greetings from Mexico
Great design Jeremy. Particularly like the idea of moving drawers around as priorities change.
And thanks for the build video too. Looking forward to your next project!
Perth
Australia
+brudon59
Thank you!
thanks for the inspiration, I think I'll be having a lot of fun with my garage soon. Thank again.
Really like some of your methods, but especially the drawer cabinet and the pulls. Nice job.
+Jon Endres
Thank you!
great project attention to detail is insane :-) the concrete top does make it very cumbersome but i guess that is the trade off for the mass you were looking for
Wow! You are hard work. It is very heavy table. I like that.
Great and beautiful work, the truth that is very well executed, a greeting from SPAIN
Jer, just your video on Gen 2 Belt Sander, don't know how old your are here BUT, you have the experience of mechanical designer of 20+ years Excellent work!!.............Jay